Hi, my name is Beth. I am forty years old, the mother of one 13 year old son, I am a writer and pyrographer (wood burning artist), and the moderator of this wonderful message board. I would like to welcome all of my sister Abagals along for this journey. Please use this forum to take a minute to get to know one another. We would love to know all about you...the things that make you uniquely you.

Hi, I am MaryAnn, I am a newly widowed 57 year old. My husband passed away suddenly while we were on vacation in Mexico in May while we were scuba diving. He had a massive heart attack and went instantly. I couldn't chose a better way to go. He enjoyed life and accomplished many things in our 31 year marriage. I miss him each minute of each day. But I know he would want me to go on. I isn't easy. I am a medical billing manager for a family practice and have taken on a second job to make ends meet with a cardiologist (the irony). By the time the weekend comes around, I am exhausted but it gets better each day. I just returned from Mexico with my step son who just became a certified diver also. We took hibiscus down to the dive site where he passed and released the flowers in memory of him. I have all my dives videoed so I alot of happy memories. I was a healing time for me and I have more clarity now. I hope that I will be able to meet some new friends that will help me on my new journey in life and help me find my new purpose.

Hi, I am Sandra Mullen, 51 year old founder/owner of Abagals and author of From Pimples to Wrinkles, I'm Pedaling as Fast as I Can. I just want everyone to know...I am glad you are here and am looking forward to getting to know each and everyone of you.